Black Student Success Podcast: Recent Episodes
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We talk with successful, Black professionals about their career journeys to provide insight and guidance to Black students and young adults. Brought to you by Inquire Higher.
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Ashley chats with Justin Hawkins, a director of teachers from the South Shore area of Chicago. He details his upbringing, the impact of his family and the village that supported him, and what it means to be a successful Director of Leadership Coach.
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We talk with Time Bryson, a college athlete advocate, professor, creator, and PhD student, who talks about how his college experience molded him into an educator and entrepreneur.
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We talked with Ed Cook who went from working as a financial advisor to supporting other financial advisors in his work. He details finding his strengths, pivoting within his career, and ways he pays it forward.
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We talk with Adam Gabornitz from Northwestern Mutual who discusses his work in diversity and overarching passion to serve all kinds of people. He also discusses the importance of his identity to his work in the city of Milwaukee.
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Our 2022 Black Student Success Scholarship winner Hashon Milton joins the podcast to let us know about how his experience at Carnegie Mellon University has been so far. He also details growing up and managing school and his art business.
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We talk with Rene Howard-Paez who uses his skills from working in education to help create more diverse and inclusive environments in a corporate setting.
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Clark Atlanta freshman Javari Carlton continues to chat with us about the obstacles he faced when starting his college journey and ways he overcame them.
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We talk with Clark Atlanta University freshman Javari Carlton about his decision to attend an HBCU, how it's going so far, and how he managed to complete real estate school during his first semester.
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JB Bell goes into detail about the different kinds of financial advisors and considerations for those who are thinking about pursuing this career. He also talks about how he pours his knowledge back into his community.
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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JB Bell is the longest standing, Black financial advisor in his agency’s history, and talks about going from almost becoming a history professor to making history in financial services.Follow and connect with JB below!Office #: 414-615-1855Email: james.bell@nm.com, jamesbell.nm.comABOUTInquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.FOLLOW US!Website - https://inquirehigher.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/inquirehigherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/inquirehigherLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/inquire-higherSUPPORT INQUIRE HIGHER!Please consider donating to support the cause of helping Black students and professionals succeed. All donations are humbly appreciated: https://inquirehigher.com/index.php/donate-to-ih/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bsspodcast/support
Senior Data Engineer and On the Mark Data CEO Mark Freeman discusses who opened doors for him in his career journey. He also advises how he has learned to navigate between different spaces and audiences.
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Senior Data Engineer and On the Mark Data CEO Mark Freeman chats with Selvin about his career path change that led to the world of data and tech and some obstacles he faced along the way.
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Victoria Ogunbanwo speaks about how she finds support on her campus, advice on putting yourself out there, and how she pays it forward to other students.
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Email: voo@uwm.edu
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee junior and Rockwell Automation intern Victoria Ogunbanwo chats with Ashley about her college experience so far, upbringing and support, and the many activities she’s involved in on campus.
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Email: voo@uwm.edu
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The Hidden Genius Project CEO, Dr. Brandon Nicholson, chats with IH about his story and how it coincides with his role at the Oakland-based nonprofit.
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The Hidden Genius Project CEO, Dr. Brandon Nicholson, chats with IH about his story and work with the Oakland-based nonprofit. He details their efforts to get more Black youth involved with technology and entrepreneurship, as well as the upcoming opening of their Chicago location.
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Season 4 of The Black Student Success Podcast is under way!
Get a chance to listen to the founders of Inquire Higher, Selvin and Ashley Quire, who discuss what Inquire Higher is, their thoughts on IH turning 7, and becoming a nonprofit.
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Inquire Higher is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes and supports the success of Black students and professionals through multimedia and community support.
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Dr. Devin Lewis joins us again to break down a day in the life of a food scientist. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st.
https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
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Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Dr. Devin Lewis joins us to talk about his path to becoming a food scientist. He discusses starting off as a cook, balancing work and grad school, growing grapes as part of his doctorate program, and more that led to becoming a Senior Scientist for Coca-Cola.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st. https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Justin Roby joins us again to break down a day in the life of a Director of HIV Care. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st.
https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
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Justin Roby joins the show to talk about his journey to the world of public health. He details his background in youth development, having a seat at the table as a Director of HIV Care and his commitment of battling systemic racism that impacts his community through his work.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st. https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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Returning to the podcast is Ray Whearley who tells us about his new responsibilities in the construction world from his promotion to Project Manager.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st. https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
Website - https://inquirehigher.com
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Jon Viard joins us again to give us an update on his promotion, increased responsibilities and challenges he’s met within the last year in the world of financial services.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Fundraiser and sweepstakes ends January 31st.
https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
Website - https://inquirehigher.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inquirehigher
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We're joined again by Kortney Nash who was a student at UC Berkeley when she was first on the podcast. Now she's working as an editorial assistant in her dream career! Check out how she's been doing since the first interview.
BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
Website - https://inquirehigher.com
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We’re joined again by Nick Jones who last talked to us about his journey to becoming a police officer. He updates us on work during the pandemic and his new podcast network.
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
Website - https://inquirehigher.com
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Tunde Osilaja returns to the podcast who previously discussed his experience as a military student. Check out how he's doing since becoming a business consultant.
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry"). Open through January 31st, 2022! https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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We welcome Aaron Robertson back to the podcast who previously talked about his role as a Senior Procurement Analyst. He has been promoted to a Supplier Diversity Manager and discusses how he helps his company utilize a more diverse group of third-party services while giving overlooked suppliers more business opportunities.
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click "Alternate Method of Entry") https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
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Toby Baker joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a business intelligence analyst. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
Website - https://inquirehigher.com
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Toby Baker, Senior Business Intelligence Consultant, joins the show to talk about his nontraditional path to working in data and analytics. He details how his curiosity working in HR and overcoming a language barrier as a recruiter led him to discover an interest and talent of working with data to help businesses succeed.
2021 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER!
Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”). Learn more at https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
ABOUT
Inquire Higher is a thriving virtual community promoting the success of Black students and professionals through community support. Its mission is to encourage the improvement and success of Black students by providing access to educational, career, and business resources while promoting the accomplishments of minority professionals.
FOLLOW US!
Website - https://inquirehigher.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inquirehigher
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Dr. Chineze Ebo joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a pediatric resident physician. She details his routine and approach to provide some insight on her line of work. 2021 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER! Our 2nd Annual Black Student Success Scholarship Fundraiser is now open! You can enter our sweepstakes to win a variety of prizes, donate to the scholarship fund or both! No purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes (click “Alternate Method of Entry”) https://go.rallyup.com/ihscholarship2021
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We're joined by Dr. Chineze Ebo who is a pediatric resident. She talks about what motivated her to join the medical field, obstacles she faced and advice that she has for students who are thinking about pursuing medicine.
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Robert Pressoir joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a data automation and integration lead. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
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Robert Pressoir joins the podcast to talk about how he got into IT, specifically automation and integration. He details his beginnings from discovering computer science in college, becoming a developer, and becoming the bridge between the tech and business sides of the company he works for which led him to his current managerial role.
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Destiny Harris joins us again to talk her lifestyle blog and podcast, Educated Black Queen. She details how it started, the information and success tips she has from a Black woman's perspective, and her future plans with it.
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IG - @edu_catedblackqueen
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Destiny Harris joins the show to talk about her school experience as a grad student. She discusses the motivation for her program of choice, managing an online graduate program and how the skills she learned from her undergrad years give her a unique advantage in the field.
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We’re joined by Omar Alebiosu who talks about his career journey in physical education. He details getting inspired in 7th grade to pursue the field, the importance of having a seat at the table to have a positive impact on Black and Brown students, and what it’s like to be the Director of Physical Welfare at Niles West High School.
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Dr. Brandon Goodloe joins the podcast to break down a day in the life of a pediatric dentist. He details his routine and approach to provide some insight on his line of work.
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Season 3 kicks off with Dr. Brandon Goodloe who talks to us about his journey to pediatric dentistry. He details the inspiration, obstacles, and triumphs behind his career path before working full-time in a private practice. To connect with Dr. Goodloe, visit inquirehigher.com!
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Selvin Quire from Inquire Higher and Rachel Aideyan from College For The Culture discuss the top ways to get accepted to your dream college during your senior year for this special joint episode!
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Rachel Aideyan joins the podcast to talk about life as a senior at Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. She details the diversity of the student body, her special undergrad-to-med school program, staying motivated through the academic rigor, and her college podcast.
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Nyah Jordan is a senior at Boston University and currently the second Black female Student Body President. She talks about her experience at BU, understanding the influence of her confidence as a leader on campus, maneuvering through the pandemic, and one rite of passage she thinks all students should go through. Follow and connect with Nyah on: Instagram: @Nyah.Jordan Email: ngjordan@bu.edu
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Tyler Hendon, self-published author, talks about his upcoming book Mirage: The Truth About Social Media. He describes how social media culture impacts the way we think, behave and feel as well has how to navigate social media to determine what’s true and what’s misleading.
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Tyler Hendon joins us to talk about his progression as an HR professional and business consultant. He details taking the risk of moving to Louisville for a job at Amazon, skills needed to succeed in human resources, learning to represent the company you work for, and the initial challenges of growing a business as an introvert.
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Jaquilla Ross joins the show to talk about her multi-layered experience as an accountant. She details starting her own accounting firm, the endless paths to take within accounting, fulfilling her passion for teaching at colleges and universities, and the many resources and benefits from joining the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).
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Tiffany Atwater Lee is a certified archivist who joins the podcast to talk about her career in preserving and organizing records of primarily African American history. She details following her passion for history, learning technical skills such as HTML and Python in grad school, opportunities to work with other industries, and her success that’s defined by her worth and value.
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Learn more at https://www.auctr.edu/
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Marquayla Ellison, founder and graphic designer of Ellastic Designs, joins the show to discuss her journey as a creative and businesswoman. We get into her artistic nature, the pivotal moment that pushed her to take her business seriously, a typical week in her work, and putting self-care first.
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Joel Webley is a long-time pilot and chairman of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP). He joins the show to talk about his career journey in aviation, the different areas in the field that don’t require flying, how much of a “genius” you need to be to work in aerospace, and the success in having options.
Check out the work that Joel does with OBAP at obap.org!
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We're joined by Danielle Edwards who is a lighting director for live music shows and concerts. She talks about her unique journey into her career, what her typical day looks like on the day of a show, her lighting style and approach for her clients, and taking big steps to follow her calling. Follow and connect with Danielle on: Instagram - @d_e_lights Email - danielle.lampy@gmail.com
Resources Mentioned in Interview: Diversify The Stage - diversifythestage.org The EVEN Network - theevennetwork.org
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Kairise Conwell is an experienced, higher ed professional who helps college students as a career advisor. She details how she walks students through their skills and interests to find the best career, when and how to begin networking, going to college with an open mind, and how she defines success.
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Catrina Alexandre, Founder of Black Women in Construction, joins the show to talk about her career in construction. She discusses why she got into construction, the many opportunities in the field including working onsite and offsite, and the importance of paying it forward.
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Instagram: @BLACKWOMENINCONSTRUCTION & @CAT_GOT_UR_TONGUE
Email: CATRINA1217@GMAIL.COM
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One of our favorite questions to ask our guests has been, "How do you define success?" We've been amazed and intrigued by all of the different perspectives when answering this question. Here's another compilation of some of our guests' answers. Enjoy! Featured on this episode (in order): Andre Scott | Learning Designer | Season 1 Episode 49 Brandon Blackwell | Touring Production Manager | Season 2 Episode 11 Marques Williams | Culinary Professional | Season 1 Episode 54 Queennorah Anigbogu | Family Nurse Practitioner | Season 1 Episode 41
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One of our favorite questions to ask our guests has been, "How do you define success?" We've been amazed and intrigued by all of the different perspectives when answering this question. Here's the first compilation of some of our guests' answers. Enjoy!
Featured on this episode (in order):
Deon Robinson | Human Resources Director | Season 1 Episode 42
Tonya Lane | Cosmetic Chemist | Season 1 Episode 57
Marcell Jackson | Electrical Engineer | Season 1 Episode 53
Erin Keith | Social Justice Attorney | Season 1 Episode 47
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Brandon R. Blackwell joins the podcast to enlighten us on his career as a touring production manager. He goes into detail about his early inspirations from a Sadé concert, what happens before and on the day of a live show, sharing his wealth of knowledge to current and future Black professionals in the industry, and the many opportunities in live entertainment as a whole.
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We're joined by The Gates Preserve founder and creative Syreeta Gates who discusses her work as an archivist. She details her family as the inspiration for forming a career in preserving hip hop, the importance of consistently meeting new people for growth, creating your own lane and making people and moments last forever through her multimedia archiving.
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mostincrediblestud.io
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Afrotrak founder Mike Orie joins the show to talk about his career as a multicultural marketer. He discusses how he uses his marketing and publishing expertise to create memorable experiences with Black culture at its core.
Follow and connect with Mike at:
Culture@afrotrak.com
Social media: @mikeorie & @afrotrak
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We're joined by Jessica Bonner-Gomez, speech-language pathologist and owner of For Other Prizes Consulting. She discusses her strong foundation and influence in education, the best skills to become a speech-language pathologist, overcoming adversity while growing up, and how she utilizes her four degrees to achieve her career and business goals. Connect with Jessica at: Email - jjbonner@forotherprizes.com Website - www.forotherprizes.com @forotherprizes on Facebook, Fanbase, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter
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Head Teacher Roderick Hilliard joins the show to talk about his excelling career as an ESL teacher in Thailand. He goes into detail about his transition from the hospitality industry, the travel and financial benefits of an ESL teacher, how students view educators in Asia vs. America, and being a more worldly person from his career. Connect with Roderick at rphilliard@gmail.com
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We’re joined by the first Black male Student Body President at Harvard University, Noah Harris. He talks about what it’s like to be a Black student at Harvard, the lessons he learned before and after arriving at campus, figuring out his moral grounding, and the importance of getting through that first semester.
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We're joined by Rob Jackson II, Esq. who talks to us about his work as a government relations executive. He details his experiences as a two-time HBCU grad, using his law degree to help businesses understand government regulations for their benefit, and actively making the best out of your networks. You can connect with Rob at rob.a.jacksonii@gmail.com
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We’re joined by Bennie Williams who is a sophomore at Morehouse College. He talks about how he was introduced to HBCUs as a west coast native, developing a passion for politics and debate, maintaining his Blackness while being successful, and the undeniable importance of a swag surf.
Connect with Bennie at bennie.williams@morehouse.edu
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Tyre Shambee joins the show and talks about his experience as a member of the Army National Guard. He details the skills needed to be successful, the type of active duty work he gets called for, benefits of joining the National Guard and how happiness is at the core of his success.
Connect with Tyre at tyshambee@gmail.com
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School motivational speaker Brad Butler II joins the show to discuss his career and business in speaking. He details his challenging upbringing, adapting to a safer, but different neighborhood, and how being a motivational speaker isn't just about talent.
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Season 2 kicks off with an exclusive double interview! College sweethearts turned co-founders Ashley and Selvin Quire discuss and reflect on their upbringings, preparing for college, advice to their younger selves and motivations that help built Inquire Higher from the ground up. You'll want to stick around to the end to hear embarrassing things that happened to them in school!
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Tonya Lane joins the show to talk about her career journey in chemistry. She details her early love for science, changing her trajectory from becoming a pharmacist, and how she found a way to combine chemistry and her passion for beauty and cosmetic products. Follow and connect with Tonya on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/sharmaine369 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-s-lane-5b61b136
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Industrial engineer Leron Gray joins the show to talk about his initial inspiration to study engineering, how someone showed him what industrial engineering is, being the first in his family to leave home for school, and giving back to the youth through coaching basketball. Follow and connect with Leron on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-gray-81252a2a Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848 Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
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Marquette student Arianna Balton joins the show and talks about her inspiration to study pre-law and entrepreneurship, adjusting her study habits for college, and maintaining a good experience on campus through the pandemic. Also check out Arianna's podcast @obsidianhuespod on Instagram! Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848 Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
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Marques Williams joins the show to talk about different aspects of his culinary career. He details his early exposure to cooking, the importance of getting a culinary degree, and his emphasis on customer service and flexibility as a chef for his clients. Follow and connect with Marques on: Instagram: @Culinary__Assassin and @Bearded_Pharaoh_LLC
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We’re joined by Marcell Jackson who talks about his career in electrical engineering. He details loving his alma mater without a single college visit, the internship that blossomed his career, and impacting his community through exposing the youth to STEM. Black Student Success Scholarship (Deadline 4/30/21) - https://forms.gle/aRwXeAtvnLgpCf848 Donate to the Inquire Higher Online Community - https://www.gofundme.com/manage/inquire-higher-community-enhancement
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Ewune Ewane joins the show to discuss her career journey in psychology. She discusses how she went from pursuing brain surgery to psychology, the many opportunities a psychologist has in other industries, and her efforts and approach to add more research that connects theories in psychology to the African diaspora. Follow and connect with Ewune on: Website - mindsovermelanin.com Instagram - @mindsovermelanin and @just_wu_ Twitter - @MindsOverMel Facebook - Minds Over Melanin
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We’re joined by Jasmine Brown-Bolling who takes us on her journey in education. She talks about knowing that she wanted to be a teacher in high school, growing up with her family’s unconditional support, and her transition from being a teacher to a dean of students. Connect with Jasmine at jasmine.a.brown1@gmail.com
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Multiple business owner Anwar Douglas joins the show to talk about his journey from industrial engineer to serial entrepreneur. He details his early exposure and interest in STEM, working and traveling across the country through his engineering program, realizing his work/life imbalance in a traditional 9-5, and creating positive impact through his essentials, housing, and real estate investment businesses.
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Andre Scott joins the show to talk about his career as a learning designer. He details how he started as a teacher, using his real estate class to teach middle schoolers about wealth and provide access, and finding success through happiness.
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History major Bria Sadler joins the show to talk about her experience at Agnes Scott College, a women’s college in Georgia. She discusses what influenced her to attend, her praises for the staff and faculty support at the PWI, and her appreciation for the academic rigor and empowerment instilled on campus.
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Staff attorney Erin Keith joins the show to discuss her journey in law. She describes growing up surrounded by Black excellence, the joys and community of her HBCU experience, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement during her law school studies, and importance of remaining authentic while finding happiness in your career. Follow and connect with Erin on: Facebook - Erin Yvonne Twitter - @TheErinKeith Instagram - @TheErinKeith Blog - Growth Under Oath: www.GrowthUnderOath.com
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Kelsey Mumford joins us to talk about her experience as a student at the London College of Fashion. She details the process to apply to a European college, a day in the life of a student in London, how she figured out fashion business was a better fit than fashion design, and navigating a foreign country with her Black American culture. Follow and connect with Kelsey on Instagram at: @kelseyymumford @kayolivebrand @kelseyyvisual Kelsey’s Websites: www.kayolivebrand.com kelseymumford.squarespace.com
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We’re joined by Rochelle Shipley who has spent several years as a media professional across different platforms. Her experiences include the advantage of taking major-related classes early in college, exploring different areas of broadcast media, and seeing digital media grow from its infancy.
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Cornell University freshman Mar’Quon Frederick talks to us about his college exposure in high school, getting very involved as soon as he got on campus, and the importance of having a calculated plan before starting college. Follow and connect with Mar’Quon on: Instagram - @scholarlymq Twitter - @quon_mar
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Tomilola Akinfe joins the show to discuss her unique nursing career. She talks about her initial influences, the best technical and universal nursing skills, getting her doctorate degree for free, and what it’s like to direct an entire healthcare program for the government. Follow and connect with Tomilola on: LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/tomilola-akinfe-dnp-rn-32b64052 Instagram - @rn_betty
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We’re joined by Deon Robinson who is a human resources director, and he talks about his not-so-straightforward path into the position. He details managing work and high school, the skills it takes to run an entire HR department, and living and planning like you have a future. Follow and connect with Deon on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deon-robinson-60074661/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deon.robinson.77
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Queennorah Anigbogu joins the show to talk about becoming a family nurse practitioner. She discusses growing up as an African immigrant, how she graduated from Northwestern University with $0 debt, learning how to handle rejection, and navigating through different healthcare career options to find her calling as a family nurse practitioner. Follow and connect with Queennorah on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/queennorah-anigbogu-24154289/
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We're joined by multimedia news reporter Andrea Watson who talks about her journey in journalism. She goes into her humble and reserved childhood, tackling her news aspirations in high school and college, the importance of persistence and being a positive storyteller for the Black community. Follow and connect with Andrea on: Twitter - @AndreaVWatson12
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David Gibson is a motivational speaker who talks to us about his journey as an individual who helps others become better versions of themselves. He goes over his first speaking gig and the breakthrough behind it, putting passion over fear, and the never ending cycle of being a successful entrepreneur. Follow and connect with David on: Website - https://www.elevationisamust.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/david.gibson.376 Twitter - https://twitter.com/D1Gibson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d1gibson/ Daily Broadcast - https://www.elevationisamust.com/dcww
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Multi-talented creative Jaconna Jacobs joins the show to talk about her unconventional journey to success. From blogging to volunteering at festivals to working for Adidas, she details how hustle, grit, confidence and endless creativity paved a way for her talents. Follow and connect with Jaconna on: Twitter - @jaconnasalene & @stayboisterous Instagram - @jaconnasalene & @stayboisterous
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UMD sophomore Katelin Ten joins the podcast to talk about her experiences as a resident assistant, choosing specific extracurricular activities that are meaningful and impact her community, and how high school taught her how to advocate for herself. Follow and connect with Katelin on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Katelinten/
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We’re joined by Aaron Robertson who is a senior procurement analyst. He breaks down what procurement is in the world of business, the opportunity to understand and communicate with multiple departments in one company, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Follow and connect with Aaron on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronrobertson10
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Larry Whitley joins the show and talks about his journey as a commercial real estate attorney. Larry goes into detail about his college and law school experiences, what it takes to be a great transactional lawyer, and advice for those who want to become any particular type of attorney. Follow and connect with Larry on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrywhitley Twitter - https://twitter.com/la__gq Instagram - https://instagram.com/la__gq
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LMU sophomore Deaborah Gebreyesus continues our student series by talking about her childhood as the daughter of immigrant parents, learning about race in America in her teen years, and the invaluable support she gets from Black students and staff at LMU’s campus. Follow and connect with Deaborah on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deaborahgebreyesus/
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We’re joined by Matthew Hunter who is a multi-talented music educator in the Chicagoland area. He discusses his early musical influences, highs and lows as a music student at Michigan State University, and the snowball effect of opportunities he’s had through empowering his students with the art of music. Follow and connect with Matthew on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iteachmuziq/
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Author and African American Studies Professor Stefan Bradley, PhD joins the show and details his journey as a college educator. He talks about his work ethic and natural competitiveness that led him to flourish into a knowledgeable and well-respected professor of African American studies. Stefan Bradley's Books:
Upending the Ivory Tower: Civil Rights, Black Power, and the Ivy League Harlem vs. Columbia University: Black Student Power in the Late 1960s Alpha Phi Alpha: A Legacy of Greatness, the Demands of Transcendence
Stefan's Book Recommendations:
Manchild and the Promise Land by Claude Brown The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcom X Black Empire by George Schuyler The Dead Rising by Les Payne and Tamara Payne The Privileged Poor by Anthony Abraham Jack
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Dr. Nancy (radiologist) and Patrick Emelife (anesthesiologist) join the show to talk about their respective journeys in medicine, including their medical school experiences, being Black in medicine and the advice they wish they received before becoming doctors. For more information on their journey to medicine and advice from Nancy and Patrick, subscribe to Nancy’s YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/c/EfficientlyNatural
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Founder and Owner of Trill and Lux Clothing, Laron Wash, joins the show, and talks about his journey as a businessman in streetwear. We go through the beginnings of Trill and Lux, how to attract customers, and the elements of his college experience that taught him how to manage his business. Visit www.trillandlux.com and use the promo code “INQUIRE20” to get 20% off your order!
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Jon Viard joins the show to talk about his growing career in the financial services industry. He details his deciding between studying business and communications, being one of the only Black students in the business school, and diversifying his experience and creating a strong reputation while working for the same company for 10+ years. Follow and connect with Jon on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-viard-94764274/deFollow InQuire Higher on:
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Kortney Nash kicks off our new student series and talks about her experience at the University of California at Berkeley, creating her own study path as an interdisciplinary studies major, and living at the Afro House on campus.
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We’re joined by Dr. Lawrence Chatters who details his journey in the world of psychology. Dr. Chatters discusses why he chose to study psychology and how he gained diverse experience during his grad studies, which led to becoming the VP of Student Affairs of a four-year university. Follow and connect with Dr. Chatters on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Drchatters/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/lchat1 Email - chattersl@midlandu.edu
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Dr. Temiwumi Ojo graces the podcast with her journey as a resident physician. She talks about navigating her educational path as a Black woman, preparing for med school, and a typical day in her busy schedule.
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We’re joined by Nick Jones who discusses his career as a police officer. He details his job search, striving to be a positive influence in his community, and his extra efforts to serve the youth in the city that raised him. Follow and connect with Nick on: Instagram - www.instagram.com/derangeddawg
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Cincinnati news anchor Colin Mayfield shares his story about getting into television and the journey that led up to his growing 8-year career. He details his experiences with internships, working in different cities and a typical day as a morning anchor. Follow and connect with Colin on: WLWT News 5 - wlwt.com Email - colindmayfield@gmail.com Donate to SQUARE1 - ideastartgrow.com
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We’re joined by Tre Jenkins, one of the founders of Bequity Capital, who talks about his career journey from working in sports management to starting an investment company. He discusses how his understanding of the business side of sports inspired him to become an entrepreneur and create financial opportunities and teach generational wealth to the Black community.
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Warren King joins us to talk about his journey becoming a graphic designer. He explains what goes into being a graphic designer vs. an artist, turning networking into opportunities, and his process when he approaches his graphic designs. Follow and connect with Warren on: Email - wck8982@gmail.com Website - https://wck8982.wixsite.com/warrenkdesigns
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We welcomed Dr. Karah Bush to the show who specializes in physical therapy for kids. She walks us through her journey including her interest in kinesiology, getting through her education with no breaks, and her advocacy for treating patients of color with the care they need. Follow and connect with Karah on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karah-bush-7744a439
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We’re joined by Jason Mitchell who is a mortgage loan originator with 15 years of experience in real estate. He talks about how he got started, what a loan originator does, and how he creates relationships with potential homebuyers by advising them about home loans. Follow and connect with Jason on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasonmitchellmortgages/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonrmmitchell
1:16 Who is Jason Mitchell? 2:00 Initial knowledge of real estate industry 3:25 Entry-level position 5:15 Your step in home buying process 11:00 Best skills for mortgage loan originator 15:19 Getting feedback 17:00 Education requirements 19:40 Salary or commission? 22:44 Best marketing tips 30:30 Transitioning to commission 35:55 Opportunities for college students 38:10 Lack of Black professionals
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Taryn Smith-O'Neil joins the show to talk about her well-versed career in communications. She walks us through her Detroit-inspired beginnings in radio, taking full advantage of her college experience, and transitioning into diversity, equity and inclusion leadership through empathy and advocacy. Follow and connect with Taryn on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-smith-o%E2%80%99neil-11280358/ Email - tarynsmith2@gmail.com
1:05 - Who is Taryn Smith-O'Neil? 1:40 - Why broadcasting? 3:30 - Moving from Detroit to Chicago 5:10 - Getting involved on campus and time management 8:10 - Competitiveness of working in broadcasting 11:20 - Transition from radio to communications 13:05 - Importance of being in leadership as a Black woman 15:55 - Taryn's unique voice in diversity, equity & inclusion 18:25 - Practicing self-care 21:20 - "I've Got 5 Questions for You"
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Keisha Marsh, CEO of Buttaz & Wax, joins the show to talk about the inspiration of her skin care products, starting a business, putting her personality into her work, and uplifting the image and confidence of young, Black girls.
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Ariel Johnson joins us to talk about how she combined her law degree with her passion for education equity. She details her childhood and college experiences that empowered her to advocate for children’s needs in the Illinois Network of Charter Schools. Follow and connect with Ariel on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arieljohnson11
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We’re joined by Johnnie Geathers who is greatly involved in his community as a mental health therapist. He discusses why he became a therapist and how he’s using his master’s degree in social work to create positive change. Follow and connect with Johnnie on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jgthemastermind/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnie-geathers-msw-79626219 Tune into his JG Mental Health Fridays Series on his social media pages!
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Edward Griffin joins us on the podcast to talk about his journey as a serial entrepreneur. He discusses his humble beginnings, his very first company, and how he expanded on it not only to create more businesses that grow his personal brand, but to also manifest his vision of inspiring the Black community. Follow and connect with Edward at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hiphopucit/ & https://www.instagram.com/egriffinent/ Website - https://egriffin.enterprises
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Rashidah Butler-Jackson joins us to discuss how her family’s involvement in her community of Milwaukee inspired her to work extensively for community organizations. She also talks about how she took her skills, expertise and networking to create her own consulting business that expands her reach to positively impact more communities. Follow and connect with Rashidah at: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashidahbutlerjackson/ Website - www.rbjcommunity.com RBJCommunity@gmail.com
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We’re joined by Ray Whearley who’s an experienced assistant project manager in construction. He talks about his experience in the field, the importance of giving back, and his advocacy for trade education as there is more than one way to achieve a career goal. Follow and connect with Ray at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_areayewhy_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AreAyeWhy2 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-whearley-ii-7011582a/
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Tavares Anderson graces the show with his voiceover talent origin story, and provides his extensive knowledge of the voiceover industry, how to start, the different kinds of voiceover work, and the do’s and do not’s for strengthening your skills. Follow and connect with Tavares at: www.andersonvoiceovers.com tavares@andersonvoiceovers.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AndersonVoiceOverscom-633381836811012 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavares-anderson-6068811/
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We’re joined by Charliese Agnew whose 10+ years of public relations, marketing and communications experience has taken her work across numerous industries. She talks about how majoring in public relations expanded her reach into communications, overcoming challenges with identity and Black representation in the field, and claiming her own space of authentic storytelling and community engagement through her consulting business. Follow and connect with Charliese at: https://www.charlieseconsulting.com/ charliese.consulting@gmail.com
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Alexis McKinney joins us and talks about working for the Portland Trail Blazers as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Content Specialist. She details how she used networking and a creative campaign pitch to create her own position, as well as moving from the midwest to the west coast for her career. Follow and connect with Alexis on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexispmckinney/ See some of Alexis's work here - https://www.nba.com/blazers/commitment
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TR Badger joins the show to talk about how architecture is more than just constructing a building. He also details his work as a designer, the skills required to do his work, and his holistic approach to completing projects. Connect with TR and check out his design website at https://www.trb-designpro.com/
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We’re joined by John Brownlee who found a way to combine his international and law studies to become a highly knowledgeable professional in the business world. He championed many positions at The Coca-Cola Company and talks about his mindset, ambition, and responsibilities as a Black man given the opportunities he’s been granted.
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Army veteran Tunde Osilaja joins us to talk about his military experience as a student at West Point, working multiple positions as an Officer, and life as a veteran. He also opens up about his personal growth and leadership skills that transferred from the Army to his professional life. Follow and connect with Tunde on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tunde-osilaja-33a39175/
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Isioma Nwabuzor takes us on her journey as an attorney as well as the different career paths in law. She also talks about using her career to create her personal brand and expand her reach to address immigration reform. Isioma's TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgP24ID52xc Follow and connect with Isioma on: Website - https://iamisioma.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IsiomaN Twitter - http://twitter.com/IsiomaNwabuzor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/IsiomaN/ LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/isioma-nwabuzor
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We’re joined by Emanuel Chatters who began his journey in the Air Force in college. He talks about the personal and financial benefits of joining the military such as better grades, near-guaranteed job placement, work-life balance, and numerous financial allowances. Connect with Emanuel on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emanuel-chatters-30541a44/
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Shawntay Cunningham shares her story about how words from her 11th grade physics teacher, aspirations of becoming a dancer, and a series of unexpected opportunities helped her become a Vice President of Asset Management. Let us know if you have any questions for Shawntay at contact@inquirehigher.com!
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Rev. Justin Lester joins the podcast and talks about his journey that’s led him to become the youngest pastor of his church. We also discuss his many endeavors and how he prepares for them, mentally and financially. Follow and connect with Justin on: Website - http://www.jrlester.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChFrQoLtDh92VcqcOi-QC1g/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mr_jlester/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mr_jlester Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mrJrLester/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mr_jlester Snapchat - @Mr_Jlester Made for Monday’s Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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We’re joined by JC Allmond who is a math teacher from the Dallas area. We talk about how he decided to become a math teacher, the benefits of being a Black male teacher, how he started his tutoring YouTube channel, Allmond With The Sauce, and more! Follow and connect with JC on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5kUZceh6pjvoBPmFYBkvcA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allmondwiththesauce/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/allmondwiththesauce/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Allmond_wtSauce
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We’re excited to have Anthony Nutting on our first episode! He talks how he turned his passion for sports into a fulfilling career with the Golden State Warriors and the formerly Oakland Raiders. We also talk about the relationships he built from networking in college and after graduation that led to his success. Follow and connect with Anthony on: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonynutting/
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